Subaru Crosstrek Service Manual: Inspection
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Rear Drive Shaft
INSPECTION
Check the removed parts for damage, wear, corrosion etc. Repair or replace if defective.
• DOJ (Double Offset Joint):
Check for seizure, corrosion, damage, wear and excessive play.
• BJ (Bell Joint):
Check for seizure, corrosion, damage and excessive play.
• EBJ (High-Efficiency Compact Ball Fixed Joint):
Check for seizure, corrosion, damage and excessive play.
• Shaft:
Check for excessive bending, twisting, damage and wear.
• Boot:
Check for wear, warping, breakage and scratches.
• Grease:
Check for discoloration and fluidity.
Disassembly
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Rear Drive ShaftDISASSEMBLY1. Remove the outer race (DOJ) from the shaft assembly.CAUTION:Be careful not to damage the boot.(1) Using a flat tip screwdriver or pliers, loosen t ...
Installation
DRIVE SHAFT SYSTEM > Rear Drive ShaftINSTALLATION1. Replace the rear differential side oil seal. Rear Differential Side Oil Seal > REPLACEMENT">NOTE:After pulling out the drive shaft as ...
Other materials:
Waxing and polishing
Before applying wax or polish to your Subaru Ascent, always ensure that the vehicle
has been thoroughly washed and completely dried. This prevents dirt or debris from
being trapped under the wax layer, which could otherwise damage the paint surface.
Use only high-quality automotive waxes and po ...
Inspection
HVAC SYSTEM (HEATER, VENTILATOR AND A/C) > Blower MotorINSPECTION1. Check the motor operation when battery voltage is applied between the terminals of motor.Terminal No.Inspection conditionsSpecificationConnection diagram2 (+) — 1 (−)Connect battery to the terminalsRotation2. If it does n ...
Top tether anchorages
Your vehicle is equipped with three top
tether anchorages so that a child restraint
system having a top tether can be
installed in the rear seat. When installing
a child restraint system using top tether,
proceed as follows, while observing the
instructions by the child restraint system
manuf ...
